Fibroblastic rheumatism
- 1 May 1994
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
- Vol. 19 (3) , 268-270
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2230.1994.tb01185.x
Abstract
The first British case of fibroblastic rheumatism is reported. Treatment with apha-interferon in combination with a reducing course of steroids resulted in some regression of the cutaneous nodules, and initial improvement in the skin fibrosis and digital contractures.Keywords
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